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Drawings For Sale
French Etched Glass Cinderella Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
Nine carved and etched glass panels depicting the story of Cinderella in 1960s style. Last two panels are the same color, just different lighting during photography.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Glass
$1,900 / set
20th Century French Limited Edition Lithographs of Versailles by André Hambourg
Located in Sofia, BG
Four original lithographs of Versailles signed and numbered by the French artist André Hambourg. All of them are framed and the edition is written at the back, all four are from a 30...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Paper
Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Artwork Entitled Figure #1 by Jean Olds
Located in Raleigh, NC
Figure #1 by Jean Olds, signed and dated 1984. A figure of a curvaceous woman outlined in green against a vibrant yellow background. Gouache on reversed woodblock on rice paper, matt...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Views of the Grand Canal
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Drawings, one representing San Geremia on the Grand Canal, the other La Salute on the Grand Canal. Both drawings are in a style evocative of Francesco Guardi (1712-1793) specialist o...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
$3,160 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Nieto Book - Les Livres des Peintres
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Description:
John Nieto
(1936 - 2018)
Les Livres Des Peintres Book, 1996
limited edition book with six removable serigraphs, edition 208 of 395
This is a leather (buffalo hide) bou...
Category
20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Artwork Entitled Figure #3 by Jean Olds
Located in Raleigh, NC
Figure #3 by Jean Olds, signed and dated 1984. A figure of a curvaceous woman outlined in green against a vibrant yellow background. Gouache on reversed woodblock on rice paper, matt...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolor by Richard Beavis, 19th Century British School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Richard Beavis (British, 1824-1896)
Near Arles on the Rhone
Initialed and titled lower left.
Ink and watercolor on paper/board.
With an old attribution to Bonnington.
Sight size: 6 x 13 in. The dimension given otherwise includes the frame.
Framed in a charming late 19th century frame.
Best known for his rural landscapes, the British painter Richard Beavis populated his scenes with picturesque grazing cattle and people hard at work as well illustrated in our watercolor.
Provenance: The estate of Sir Edwin A.G. Manton (1909-2005) a driving force in the creation of the American International Group (AIG), a collector of paintings by John Constable...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Abstract Collagen Brown-Black Monogrammed and Dated Norbert Krabbe, 1997
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of collages monogrammed and dated Norbert Krabbe 1997.
Handmade frame, mounted as in the showcase.
Norbert Krabbe (1951 Demmin, lives since 2005 in Koserow) is an artistic aut...
Category
1990s German Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Original Artwork Entitled Figure #2 by Jean Olds
Located in Raleigh, NC
Figure #2 by Jean Olds, signed and dated 1984. A figure of a curvaceous woman outlined in green against a vibrant yellow background. Gouache on reversed woodblock on rice paper, matt...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pastel Drawing on Paper of a Young Maiden 19th c. (unattributed)
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising pastel drawing on paper depicts a young maiden from the early 19th century. Her unmistakable piercing gaze is haunting, the delicate and intricate details of her dre...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Romantic Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper, Glass, Giltwood
$472 Sale Price
61% Off
Group of Three Works on Paper by Jose Luis Cuevas, framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A suite of three ink drawing on paper with writings in Spanish by Mexican artist Jose Luis Cuevas, one of the leading modern artists to break away from the Muralists movement in Mexi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Oval Portraits of Children, School of Thomas Lawrence
Located in Kittery Point, ME
One drawing depicting a girl, the other one a young boy.
Ink and watercolor over black chalk on paper.
Sir Thomas Lawrence was the leading British portrait painter of the early 19t...
Category
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Female Life Drawings in Cubist Style, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Female nude life drawings in Cubist style are early 20th century drawn in pencil and framed with grey linen passe par-tout. In these drawings foreshortening, modelling, movement and ...
Category
1910s European Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Blue Print of Repubblica Veneto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue print of the republic Veneto .Combinated art techniques on canvas and Pergament paper.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Drawings
French Charcoal painting on paper of Beaumarchais in wooden frame, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
French Charcoal painting on paper of Beaumarchais in wooden frame, mid 1800s
Charcoal painting on paper depicting Pierre-Augustin Caron de Bea...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Sanguine by André Ferrand " Maki"
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Sanguine by André Ferrand
signed by the artist and entitled "Maki".
circa 1999
Arches paper 390g
Size : 76 cm x 57 cm
Price : 790 €.
Category
1990s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Flanders tapestry depicting a landscape, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Flanders tapestry depicting a landscape, 18th century
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Drawings
Materials
Wool
Austrian School Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charcoal drawing by art student.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,000
Francois-Xavier Lalanne
1927-2008
Cat, Mouse and Seated Man, 2002
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Cat, mouse and seated man, 2002
This print by François Xavier Lalanne depicts a cat, a mouse and a seated man. The cat is reminiscent of two s...
Category
Early 2000s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Drawing
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Karl Lagerfeld (German, 1933-2019)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); 1984
Materials: mixed media (ink, pencil, other) on paper
Dimensions (H, W, D...
Category
1980s German Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pencil Drawing of Women Gold Framed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Pencil drawing of women gold framed
This print measures: 19 wide x 1.5 deep x 23 inches high
This print is in great vintage condition with mino...
Category
2010s American Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Portait of African Male, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville, 1944
Located in Leuven , BE
C.P. Initials,Portait of African Male,Charcoal on Paper,Signed Banzyville 1944,Framed,Signed and Dated
Category
1940s Congolese Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing, China, 19th Century on Paper, Art Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing, China, 19th century on paper, Art Asia
Drawing Measures: H 33.5cm, W 24.5cm
Carton H 50.5cm, W 41.5cm
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Paul Cornoyer "A Row of Houses in the Countryside"
Located in Sharon, CT
These Paul Cornoyer pencil sketches all bear labels from the David Findlay Jr.Gallery and were exhibited in the 1973 Cornoyer Retrospective at The Lakevi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Field and Mountain, XX Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Field and Mountain, Painting on Wood, XX century.
Evelyne Luez, School of Paris.
Measures: H: 27 cm, W: 35 cm, D: 0.5.
Category
20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Wood
Drawing by Langlace, French School 19th Century
By Langlace
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Moutaineous Landscape with Bridge over a River
Signed lower right by Jean-Baptiste Gabriel Langlace (1786-1864)
Brown wash on paper.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Landscape Drawing by Leonce Pelletier Dated 1937
Located in Miami, FL
Very well drawn art piece signed Leonce Pelletier, dated 1937.
This landscape art is very subtle and would look great in a contemporary or traditiona...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Original Portrait Drawing Signed Chady Dated 1967
By Chady
Located in Miami, FL
Very handsome original portrait drawing signed Chady, dated 1967.
This interesting piece of art resembles Vincent van Gogh's self portrait.
Measur...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Costume Design for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes
By Leonid Kachurovsky
Located in New York, NY
Watercolor with pencil and ink of a young woman dressed in a traditional Russian folk costume designed for the Ballets Russes. In addition to designing co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Drawings
Materials
Paper
Glamorous Woman with Dogs, Pastel Drawing by artist T Cart
Located in Pomona, CA
Pastel drawing of a glamorous woman sitting with three small adorable dogs on her side.
Category
1980s American Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
4 Nude Drawings After a Live Model by V. Geoffroy, Circa 1895
Located in Paris, FR
Four male nude drawings from life by V. Geoffray in the late 19th century. These academic drawings of the nude, called académies, were the basic building block of academic education, as it was practiced in France in the 19th century. They were executed in the studio, where a live model...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Strong Man Pen and Ink Drawing by Walter Stawuszewski
Located in Pomona, CA
Pen and ink drawing by artist Walter Stawuszewski (20th Century)
The drawing depicts a muscular man kneeling. Many of Walter Stawuszewski's art pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
By Auguste Edouart
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good 19th century American Classical Period / Empire Period scissor-cut silhouette by Auguste Edouart, depicting the full length figure of a prominent New York gentleman with spectacles in hand, gazing out the window from a partially hand-coloured parlour interior. Set within its original & highly figured bird's eye maple frame & burnished gilt fillet.
Signed & dated lower left, 'Aug. Edouart, fecit 1845, 369 Broadway, New York'.
The reverse referencing a family provenance purportedly associated with a collection having once belonged to a Civil War officer by the name of Nathan Hale...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper, Birdseye Maple
Charcoal Drawing Black, Beige, Red and White Michel Batlle 1987 Handworked Frame
Located in Salzburg, AT
Polyphem: Charcoal abstract, figurative drawing in black-red-white color on beige paper from Michel Batlle, signed 1987
Handworked frame, with white-gilded decoration, non-reflecting...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Cocktail Hour Lithograph
Located in Toledo, OH
John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Kansas City, KS. Cocktail Hour, Circa 20th Century, Chin de Colle/Lithograph, Edition 21/2, signed lower right and twice framed. Great condition. Image...
Category
Early 20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Paper
Bernard Boutet de Monvel, Framed Drawing Made Crossing Sarhara, France, c. 1922
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Trompe l’oeil and bronze and silver medal of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Framed early 18th century trompe l’oeil of silver medal celebrating Dr. Nicolaes Tulp’s fourth term as mayor of Amsterdam
Pen and black ink with grey and yellow-brown wash, over black chalk, within black ink framing lines.
Signed at the lower right of the fictive sheet of paper: Antonina houbraken.
Inscribed, below medallion: Dr Nicolaas Tulp. Ao1672. / oudste Raad.Burgermeester van Amsterdam
By Antonina Houbraken
Paper watermarked with a fleur de lis
208 x 297 mm
Bears stamp, verso, indicating the drawing was at one point a gift from Dr. B.W.Th. Nuyens (1866-1945), a medical doctor in Amsterdam, known, among many other things, for his efforts to fight tuberculosis and his promotion of post-natal care.
Antonina Houbraken (1686 Dordrecht – 1736 Amsterdam) was a draughtswoman who is known for her many topographical drawings of Dutch sites. She also drew landscapes and is recorded as a skilled portraitist. Houbraken was the daughter of painter and writer Arnold Houbraken and sister of the printmaker Jacob Houbraken. It is assumed she learned to draw in her father’s workshop.
In 1723 she married Jacobus Stellingwerff, a draughtsman who also made topographical drawings for the albums of Andries Schoemaker, a numismatist and medal specialist and collector of topographical prints and drawings. Schoemaker was also a contributor to the famous standard work on Dutch medals...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Loren Maciver 1940s Drawing Still Life of Berries
Located in Sharon, CT
Loren Maciver (American 1909-1998) drawing of berries conte crayon on pastel paper. APF Matted and framed 13 5/8" x 12 1/2", sight size 8 3/4" x 7 3/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing, 17th Century Dutch School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Drawing, Attributed to Bartholomeus Breenbergh (Deventer 1598-1657 Amsterdam).
Ruins of an old fort on a hilltop inscribed 'A. no.2'
black chalk, pen and brown ink, grey wash, pen ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Drawings
Materials
Pen
Set of 4 Nude Drawings
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 4 framed nude drawings.
Category
20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,200
18th Century Italian Engraver Outline Etching Etruscian Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
2nd Half of the 18th cenutury, hand-colored
The pictures are showing dance scenes based on Etrukian vase painting.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Framed Abstract Geometric Gouache on Paper by Stevan Kissel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed abstract geometric gouache on paper by Stevan Kissel
Signed: Stevan Kissel
Los Angeles, CA.
Beautifully framed.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Aluminum
G. Verdey " Life of the French Cavalry Summer 1914 " Watercolour 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large Watercolor depicts the daily life of French soldiers belonging to the cavalry. This scene can be dated thanks to the clothes worn by the men in this work. Indeed, the bright bl...
Category
1910s French Beaux Arts Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
$815 Sale Price
20% Off
Supermercado de Arte
- Signed 1960
s Lithograph by Guillermo Silva
Located in London, GB
A fabulous artist signed lithograph print by the famous Colombian artist Guillermo Silva. This dates from circa 1965.
This framed print is a great s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three original pencil sketches.
Discover Uniqueness:
These artworks are not just sketches; they are artistic masterpieces, hand-drawn and personally signed by Jan Kristofori. Each sketch tells the story of the artist and captures the picturesque beauty of Swiss mountain villages.
Masterful Craftsmanship:
Jan Kristofori's unparalleled craftsmanship is expressed in every fine line. His talent for capturing the captivating landscape of the Prato and Tessin regions creates a connection between art and nature.
A Touch of Swiss Flair:
The artist's sources of inspiration extended across the snow-capped peaks and picturesque villages of Switzerland. These sketches not only reflect his art but also the atmosphere and charm of the Swiss mountain landscape.
A Piece of History in Your Hands:
Each sketch is not just an artwork but a piece of history. With 110 auctions on public platforms, Jan Kristofori has left a lasting impression. Now, you have the opportunity to own a part of this heritage.
Enrich Your Collection:
Enhance your home or office with these unique artworks. The versatility of these sketches allows you to showcase them individually or as a harmonious trio, bringing a touch of elegance to your spaces.
More Motives Available Upon Request:
Discover an even wider range of Jan Kristofori's artistry. If you desire more sketches or specific motives, simply get in touch with us. We have an extensive collection that goes beyond what's showcased here.
Secure Ordering, Worldwide Shipping:
Order today and be enchanted by the art of Jan Kristofori. We offer secure order processing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can have these masterpieces in your hands soon...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Boho Original Pencil Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the raw energy of artistic study with this compelling vintage original pencil sketch of a male figure. This piece showcases expressive line work and shading, capturing the fo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
German Classical Drawing of an Ancient Statue
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely done German drawing is an excellent example of classical study work done by an aspiring artist, the goal to learn scale, proportion and anatomical lessons from the great ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Art Déco Fashion Illustration, Gouache on Paper Coloured Drawings, 1920s
Located in Neuss, NW
Original fashion illustration from the 1920s in a set of four. Colored pencil drawings on paper. Ready to hang, framed with a passepartout in an ash wood picture frame behind anti-re...
Category
1920s Vintage Drawings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Jan Kristofori Original Pencil Sketches, Set of 3, Authentic Swiss Motives
Located in Hamburg, DE
Welcome to our exclusive online store, where art and authenticity converge. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Jan Kristofori with our exclusive collection of three original pencil sketches.
Discover Uniqueness:
These artworks are not just sketches; they are artistic masterpieces, hand-drawn and personally signed by Jan Kristofori. Each sketch tells the story of the artist and captures the picturesque beauty of Swiss mountain villages.
Masterful Craftsmanship:
Jan Kristofori's unparalleled craftsmanship is expressed in every fine line. His talent for capturing the captivating landscape of the Prato and Tessin regions creates a connection between art and nature.
A Touch of Swiss Flair:
The artist's sources of inspiration extended across the snow-capped peaks and picturesque villages of Switzerland. These sketches not only reflect his art but also the atmosphere and charm of the Swiss mountain landscape.
A Piece of History in Your Hands:
Each sketch is not just an artwork but a piece of history. With 110 auctions on public platforms, Jan Kristofori has left a lasting impression. Now, you have the opportunity to own a part of this heritage.
Enrich Your Collection:
Enhance your home or office with these unique artworks. The versatility of these sketches allows you to showcase them individually or as a harmonious trio, bringing a touch of elegance to your spaces.
More Motives Available Upon Request:
Discover an even wider range of Jan Kristofori's artistry. If you desire more sketches or specific motives, simply get in touch with us. We have an extensive collection that goes beyond what's showcased here.
Secure Ordering, Worldwide Shipping:
Order today and be enchanted by the art of Jan Kristofori. We offer secure order processing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can have these masterpieces in your hands soon...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Female Nude in an Armchair Signed by Jules Pascin Drawing in Watercolour
Located in Sofia, BG
Drawing in watercolour made by Jules Pascin (1885 - 1930 Paris) in early 20th century.
"Female nude in an armchair".
Study of a lightly covered young woman, painted with a fleeting ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Paper
Monotype by Luez, Framed Under Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monotype by Luez, framed under glass, 20th century.
Measures: H: 71 cm, W: 54 cm, D: 2.5 cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$652 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho 1930s Pencil Sketch of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho pencil sketch. A stunning rendering of a nude male in a reclining pose. Beautiful matted and framed. Acquired from a Palm Beach collector.
Category
1930s Bohemian Vintage Drawings
Materials
Wood
Ben Benn Nude Conte Crayon Drawing
By Ben Benn
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful drawing by the important American 'Fauve'. Item will be shipped rolled in a 6" sono tube.
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Drawings
Materials
Crayon
Contemporary Work of Art by Ivan Franco Fraga
Located in Brecht, BE
Graphite on fabriano paper glued to aluminium dibond, hyper realist work of art by contemporary artist Ivan Franco Fraga, born Spain, 1979.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Drawings
Materials
Paper
1940s Nude Male Drawings in Charcoal
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s nude male drawings in charcoal matted and framed. These drawings are matted in a neutral color with a rustic wood frame.
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Drawings
Materials
Charcoal
$4,200 / set
Portrait of an Old Man, Attributed to Carl Van Loo
By Charles-André van Loo
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Red chalk on paper.
This portrait evokes the work of Carl Van Loo (1705-1765). In particular, see in “La Cène” (Last Meal), Arras, Musée des Beaux-Arts, the...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Drawings
Graphite 19th Century Sketch of Voltaire in Vintage Frame
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely rendered work showing Francois-Marie Arouet also know as Voltaire is from the late 19th century. The drawing in a vintage frame shows the sitter in a somewhat relaxed po...
Category
19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pen and Ink Drawing by Malcomb Mckesson circa 1960
s entitled "Hair".
Located in Stamford, CT
Pen and ink signed drawing by Malcomb Mckesson entitled "Hair" circa 1960's. Professionally mounted and framed in nice gold and black frame.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings
Materials
Paper
Drawing, American School, Bay in Twilight
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Bay in Twilight, charcoal on blue paper. Provenance, Sir Edwin A.G. Manton.
Category
19th Century American Antique Drawings
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